"Amado Mio" is a song from the classic 1946 film noir Gilda, written by Doris Fisher and Allan Roberts. The piece was lip-synched by Rita Hayworth and sung by Anita Kert Ellis.Grace Jones's rendition of the song on her 1989 album Bulletproof Heart was released as a single in a special "Brazilian Mix" in 1990. It became a significant dance hit in the US.
| Amado Mio | |
| Cover: | Gracejonesamadomio.jpg |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Grace Jones |
| Album: | Bulletproof Heart |
| B-Side: | Crack Attack |
| Released: | April 1990 |
| Genre: | House |
| Length: | 5:20 (album version) 4:01 (radio edit) |
| Label: | Capitol |
| Producer: | Jonathan Elias |
| Prev Title: | Love on Top of Love |
| Prev Year: | 1989 |
| Next Title: | 7 Day Weekend |
| Next Year: | 1992 |
In 1989 Grace Jones recorded a version of the song on her album Bulletproof Heart.
A special "Brazilian Mix" of "Amado Mio" was produced by Clivillés and Cole[1] and served as second single of the album, released in 1990. This mix was later available on the 2004 CD re-issue of Bulletproof Heart. The mix charted low on European charts, despite being promoted live on various occasions. In the US, the single was a double A-side with "Crack Attack", and became a significant dance hit.
A. "Amado Mio" (The Brazilian Mix – radio edit) – 3:45
B. "Amado Mio" (LP version – radio edit) – 4:02
A. "Amado Mio" (The Brazilian Mix) – 6:24
B1. "Amado Mio" (The 28th St. Crew Club Mix) – 6:16
B2. "Amado Mio" (The 28th St. Crew Dub Mix) – 7:08
A1. "Amado Mio" (The Brazilian Mix) – 6:23
A2. "Amado Mio" (The 28th St. Crew Dub Mix) – 7:08
B1. "Crack Attack" (The Don't Do It Mix) – 6:16
B2. "Crack Attack" (LP version) – 5:20
In 1989, the song was recorded by the famous Spanish actress and singer Sara Montiel.
In episode 4 of season 4 of the Netflix Money Heist television series, the song is played by Pink Martini.[5]